Dale Leroy Brown

Dale Leroy Brown, 79, of Devils Lake passed away on July 11, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born Jan. 31, 1934, to Lyle and Zella Brown in Pittsford Twp. He married Marilyn Joanne Heaman on June 27, 1954. They were married for 55 years until she passed away Sept. 9, 2009.

Dale was a hardworking man who loved and dedicated his life to his family and his cars, owning his own body shop, known as Brown’s Body Shop. Repairing the bodies of cars was his passion for 60 years, starting at the age of 19 and working until a stroke four years ago at the age of 75. Even having cancer 26 years ago never stopped him. Besides his cars, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, bowling, dancing, riding his motorcycle and mowing his lawn.

Throughout the years living at Devils Lake, Dale made so many wonderful friends that had turned into family. He was a good friend to all who came in contact with him and will be sadly missed by everyone.

He is survived by his children, Clyde “Butch” (Janelle) Brown of Onsted, Dorothy (Monty) Marowelli of Clayton, Cathy O’Neill and friend, Travis Cramer, of Somerset and Mary Brown of Devils Lake. Also surviving are two siblings, Eunice Zakrzewski and Richard Brown, both of Jackson; 12 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and his longtime friend, his dog Buster. Proceeding him in death were his parents, wife, two brothers, Harold and Billy; one grandson, Dale Marowelli; and a great-granddaughter, Hannah Brown.

A Celebration of Life will take place for both Dale and Marilyn at the Lutheran Church of the Lakes on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Visitation will be from 1 until 2 p.m. and the service will follow at 2 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.PurseFuneralHome.com.